The minimum wage rates which come into effect from 1st October 2013 are :-
£6.31 per hour – the main rate for workers aged 21 and over
£5.03 per hour – workers aged 18-20
£3.72 per hour – workers aged 16-17 (above school leaving age but under 18)
£2.68 per hour – for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship